Emergency Medical Services Teacher

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for high school students preparing for careers in the field of Emergency Services and Firefighting.
• Individualize the program to meet the needs of students.
• Maintain student records, attendance, and required reporting documentation.
• Supervise and collaborate with assistant lab instructors and support staff.
• Maintain and continuously improve curriculum, course materials, and instructional delivery methods, including online learning components.
• Achieve program compliance with requirements established by: New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH), Monroe Community College (MCC), Program Medical Director, Applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback on progress.
• Complete required end of course documentation for NYS DOH, MCC EMS administrative staff records, and MCC associated dual enrollment courses.
• Maintain the following certifications: NYS Certified Instructor Coordinator (CIC), EMT - Basic.

Qualifications

• NYSED Emergency Medical Services 7-12 teacher certification or willingness to obtain.
• NYS EMT or Paramedic certification.
• Appropriate medical or allied health education, training, and experience.
• NYS Emergency Medical Services Certified Instructor Coordinator (CIC) certification.
• Experience teaching pre-hospital emergency medical care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the current National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards.
• Associate degree in emergency medical services, fire protection technology, education, health science, public safety or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Possess preference for candidates who possess experience in teaching or knowledge of fire behavior and combustion.
• Current American Heart Association as a Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor certification.
• Bachelor degree in emergency management or fire sciences from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).